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'Could not escape' - Kayaker died after being trapped in river, coroner says
5:03 pm todayThe Queenstown kayaker Jeremy Norbury died in Westland's Turnbull River in 2023.
Police seeking witnesses after cyclist dies in New Plymouth crash
One dead in Northland crash, closes SH12
Pacific
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What was HMNZS Manawanui doing before it sank?
12:20 pm todayThere are calls for greater transparency - including whether the New Zealand warship was performing specific security for King Charles and Queen Camilla.
Renowned artist recognised for his contribution to Pacific art and culture
Patafilo excited with Moana Pasifika experience
Sport
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'We talked about being courageous' - Blues women aim higher after creating history
3:02 pm todayThe back-to-back Super Rugby Aupiki and inaugural trans-Tasman champions are now determined to build a dynasty.
Warriors eye rematch of '95 NRL debut against Brisbane Broncos
Kiwi discus thrower Connor Bell breaks record ... again
Politics
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Chatham Islands 'fighting to get up to the basics'
6:08 am todayMonique Croon says energy and shipping decisions are needed before a meatworks supported by the government can proceed.
Compulsory consent education proposed for schools
One in six New Zealanders are disabled, so why does so much health research still exclude them?
World
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'We are all afraid': Republican on Trump's retaliation
11:30 am todayLisa Murkowski is among the few in her party willing to break with the US President.
Over 170 arrested for attacks on Pakistan KFC outlets in Gaza war protests
Yawning may be more dangerous than you think
Comment & Analysis
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What's the message as Ukraine parades Chinese nationals who fought for Russia?
9:28 am todayAnalysis: Putting prisoners of war in front of media is almost certainly a violation of international humanitarian law.
Trump's retribution sends a chilling message to dissenters: Don't or else
WTF: Weird Tariff Frenzy - what it means for NZ and the world
Local Democracy Reporting
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'You've done enough, my boy': Teen walks 40km over 12 hours for Māori wards
6:44 pm todayWhakatāne teen Jack Karetai-Barrett is walking to promote voting yes to Māori wards.
Northland leaders urge ongoing caution as ex-tropical cyclone sweeps through region
Alcohol retailers fight Rotorua’s proposed freeze on new liquor off-licences
In Depth
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Quarrying company denied appeal to mine under protected bush
10 Apr 2025The land was protected by a covenant when J Swap bought it, but it wants to mine there anyway.
Formula firms fight against expanded online ad ban despite WHO warnings
State abuse survivor Eugene Ryder on abuse, gangs and his King's Service Medal
Te Ao Māori
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Te Hui Ahurei celebrates Tūhoe identity
12:12 pm todayA dawn pōwhiri kicked off the country's longest running iwi festival in the Bay of Plenty with at least 20,000 expected to attend over Easter weekend.
Mata Season 3 I Episode 7: Erica Stanford on the future of Māori education
Robbery forces closure of Rotorua kōhanga reo
Business
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What population growth means for house prices
9:59 am todayThe country has grown by roughly two Hamiltons since 2018 - so what does that mean for the house market?
Explainer: What does the US ruling on Google's illegal ad tech monopoly mean?
How do home loan rates compare to other countries'?
Country
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Wairarapa farmer's DIY lake brings 'peace of mind'
7:19 pm todayLen French wanted a lake to help with water security on his eastern Wairarapa farm. What he's built, Lake Braemore, is now a community asset that can be enjoyed by all.
Country Life: Farming with a toddler in tow
MPI investigates high summer death rate in New Zealand King Salmon following SAFE complaint
Environment
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A rescue mission saving rare freshwater mussels
11:45 am todayAn Auckland Council project offers hope for kākahi in decline.
Forest owners push back on watchdog report
Pine planting: Ministers 'dreaming' about amount of suitable land, say green groups
Media & Technology
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RNZ launches journalism scholarship programme
13 Apr 2025The programme includes five one-off scholarships worth up to $8000 each.
Nigel Latta: 'There's a lot of AI-based parenting stuff out there'
NZME boardroom battle: 'Try for a fresh start for all' - businessman
Identity
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How did we become known as 'Kiwis'?
16 Oct 2024How did residents of Aotearoa New Zealand come to be called by the name of a flightless brown bird? Audio
Turning Palmerston North into the 'capital of drag' in Aotearoa
X-plainer: Who are Generation X?
IndoNZ
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Household data reflects growing ethnic diversity
17 Apr 2025Households with Asian, Māori and Pasifika occupants rise between 2018 and 2023.
Indian team joins New Zealand women's hockey tournament for first time
Recalling Narendra Modi’s 2001 visit to New Zealand